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COIN
Unique ID: SWYOR-9C90FB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Gratian dating from the period AD 367-378 (Reece period 19), GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the Emperor standing facing holding spear and shield. Mint of Arles. Probably LRBC number 523a on page 56. The coin is 17.7mm diameter, 1.8mm thick and 2.15g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.15 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th November 2014 - Sunday 30th November 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2506
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN (GRATIANVS) AVG [...]
Reverse description: The emperor, standing facing, holding shield and standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI] (SAECVLI)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: (OF) I // (CON*)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Glentham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK9891
Four figure Latitude: 53.40672759
Four figure longitude: -0.52729028
1:25K map: SK9891
1:10K map: SK99SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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